Rule 11 Podcast: College Football Officiating Conversations

Conversation 91: PAC-12 Referee Michael Mothershed

02.28.2021 - By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler OlsenPlay

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In this conversation, we talk to Pac-12 Referee Michael Mothershed. He provides some great insights into his long career, including how key people have helped him at various stages. We discuss his experience in the 2016 BCS National Championship Game as well as his role on the 2017 Rules Committee.

Michael shares his transition from deep side to crew chief and what crew cohesiveness means to him.

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Three bricklayers are asked: “What are you doing?” The first says, “I am laying bricks.” The second says, “I am building a church.” And the third says, “I am building the house of God.” The first bricklayer has a job. The second has a career. The third has a calling.” ― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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